Please share your insights and references on the scientifically proven health benefits of honey.
Is there a difference between honey types in this regards?
Is it true that diabetic patients can take natural honey but not the commercially produced ones?
Dear Mohamad-Hani, here are the recent reviews on the question:
Nguyen HTL, Panyoyai N, Kasapis S, Pang E, Mantri N. Honey and Its Role in Relieving Multiple Facets of Atherosclerosis. Nutrients 2019;11(1):E167. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356546/pdf/nutrients-11-00167.pdf
Cianciosi D, Forbes-Hernández TY, Afrin S, Gasparrini M, Reboredo-Rodriguez P, Manna PP, Zhang J, Bravo Lamas L, Martínez Flórez S, Agudo Toyos P, Quiles JL, Giampieri F, Battino M. Phenolic Compounds in Honey and Their Associated Health Benefits: A Review. Molecules 2018;23(9):E2322. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6225430/pdf/molecules-23-02322.pdf
Zulkhairi Amin FA, Sabri S, Mohammad SM, Ismail M, Chan KW, Ismail N, Norhaizan ME, Zawawi N. Therapeutic Properties of Stingless Bee Honey in Comparison with European Bee Honey. Adv Pharmacol Sci 2018;2018:6179596. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6327266/pdf/APS2018-6179596.pdf
Bobiş O, Dezmirean DS, Moise AR. Honey and Diabetes: The Importance of Natural Simple Sugars in Diet for Preventing and Treating Different Type of Diabetes. Oxid Med Cell Longev 2018;2018:4757893. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5817209/pdf/OMCL2018-4757893.pdf
Miguel MG, Antunes MD, Faleiro ML. Honey as a Complementary Medicine. Integr Med Insights 2017;12:1178633717702869. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5406168/pdf/10.1177_1178633717702869.pdf
Pasupuleti VR, Sammugam L, Ramesh N, Gan SH. Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Actions and Health Benefits. Oxid Med Cell Longev 2017;2017:1259510. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549483/pdf/OMCL2017-1259510.pdf
Erejuwa OO, Sulaiman SA, Wahab MS. Honey--a novel antidiabetic agent. Int J Biol Sci 2012;8(6):913-34. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3399220/pdf/ijbsv08p0913.pdf
Best wishes from Germany, Martin
Dear Mohamad-Hani, here are the recent reviews on the question:
Nguyen HTL, Panyoyai N, Kasapis S, Pang E, Mantri N. Honey and Its Role in Relieving Multiple Facets of Atherosclerosis. Nutrients 2019;11(1):E167. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6356546/pdf/nutrients-11-00167.pdf
Cianciosi D, Forbes-Hernández TY, Afrin S, Gasparrini M, Reboredo-Rodriguez P, Manna PP, Zhang J, Bravo Lamas L, Martínez Flórez S, Agudo Toyos P, Quiles JL, Giampieri F, Battino M. Phenolic Compounds in Honey and Their Associated Health Benefits: A Review. Molecules 2018;23(9):E2322. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6225430/pdf/molecules-23-02322.pdf
Zulkhairi Amin FA, Sabri S, Mohammad SM, Ismail M, Chan KW, Ismail N, Norhaizan ME, Zawawi N. Therapeutic Properties of Stingless Bee Honey in Comparison with European Bee Honey. Adv Pharmacol Sci 2018;2018:6179596. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6327266/pdf/APS2018-6179596.pdf
Bobiş O, Dezmirean DS, Moise AR. Honey and Diabetes: The Importance of Natural Simple Sugars in Diet for Preventing and Treating Different Type of Diabetes. Oxid Med Cell Longev 2018;2018:4757893. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5817209/pdf/OMCL2018-4757893.pdf
Miguel MG, Antunes MD, Faleiro ML. Honey as a Complementary Medicine. Integr Med Insights 2017;12:1178633717702869. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5406168/pdf/10.1177_1178633717702869.pdf
Pasupuleti VR, Sammugam L, Ramesh N, Gan SH. Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Actions and Health Benefits. Oxid Med Cell Longev 2017;2017:1259510. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549483/pdf/OMCL2017-1259510.pdf
Erejuwa OO, Sulaiman SA, Wahab MS. Honey--a novel antidiabetic agent. Int J Biol Sci 2012;8(6):913-34. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3399220/pdf/ijbsv08p0913.pdf
Best wishes from Germany, Martin
Hi Mohamad-Hani Temsah
In addition to the papers provided by Martin Hofmeister , you can also check out the links below
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• Honey Contains Some Nutrients.
• High-Quality Honey Is Rich in Antioxidants.
• Honey Is "Less Bad" Than Sugar for Diabetics.
• The Antioxidants in It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure.
• Honey Also Helps Improve Cholesterol.
• Honey Can Lower Triglycerides.
• The Antioxidants in It Are Linked to Other Beneficial Effects on Heart Health
Here are some more paper on the relationship between honey and diabetes mellitus:
Sadeghi F, Salehi S, Kohanmoo A, Akhlaghi M. Effect of Natural Honey on Glycemic Control and Anthropometric Measures of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial. Int J Prev Med 2019;10:3. http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/temp/IntJPrevMed1013-2969601_081456.pdf
Wang C, Guo M, Zhang N, Wang G. Effectiveness of honey dressing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019;34:123-131. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388118303165
Meo SA, Ansari MJ, Sattar K, Chaudhary HU, Hajjar W, Alasiri S. Honey and diabetes mellitus: Obstacles and challenges - Road to be repaired. Saudi J Biol Sci 2017;24(5):1030-1033. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X16302066?via%3Dihub
Park JS, An SJ, Jeong SI, Gwon HJ, Lim YM, Nho YC. Chestnut Honey Impregnated Carboxymethyl Cellulose Hydrogel for Diabetic Ulcer Healing. Polymers (Basel) 2017;9(7):E248. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6431954/pdf/polymers-09-00248.pdf
Samarghandian S, Farkhondeh T, Samini F. Honey and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research. Pharmacognosy Res 2017;9(2):121-127. http://www.phcogres.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8490;year=2017;volume=9;issue=2;spage=121;epage=127;aulast=Samarghandian
Am not an expert on this subject but following ! Interesting topic and worh to follow!!!
To the theme I advice: Kromerova, Becko: Selected plant toxins in honey and their health effects. https://doi.org/1021101/hygiena.a 1602. With regards, J. Kriz.
Manuka honey especially seems to have antibacterial/antioxidant properties:
Manuka honey gets its name from the bushes and flowers that native bees pollinate—harvested in New Zealand. Researchers found medical-grade honey, killed 8 species of wound pathogens, including antibiotic resistance bacteria. Honey also has antioxidant benefits due to its polyphenols Data indicate that honey is an effective topical antimicrobial agent that could help reduce antibiotic resistance. Use a minimum of UMF 10+ (Unique Manuka Factor) for medicinal uses—higher grade UMF 15+ or higher—more effective at killing active bacterial infections
. • Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2009 Oct;28(10):1199-208. doi: 10.1007/s10096-009-0763-z. Epub 2009 Jun 10.
• Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2011 Apr; 1(2): 154–160. doi: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60016-6, “Honey: its medicinal property and antibacterial activity, Manisha Deb Mandal and Shyamapada Mandal.
• Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Jun; 6(2): 165–173. Published online 2008 Jan 7. doi: 10.1093/ecam/nem175, “Medical Honey for Wound Care—Still the ‘Latest Resort’?”, Arne Simon, et al.
• OrganicSpa magazine, The Medical Benefits of Manuka Honey, By Edward Habat / February 7, 2018
Hello,
You can consult this link :
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/health-benefits-of-honey.html
Surprising Health Benefits of Honey
Honey Contains Some Nutrients. ...
High-Quality Honey Is Rich in Antioxidants. ...
Honey Is "Less Bad" Than Sugar for Diabetics. ...
The Antioxidants in It Can Help Lower Blood Pressure. ...
Honey Also Helps Improve Cholesterol. ...
Honey Can Lower Triglycerides. ...
The Antioxidants in It Are Linked to Other Beneficial Effects on Heart Health.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-benefits-of-honey
Dear all,
This recent publication might be informative in this regard:
Article Adjunct use of honey in diabetes mellitus: A consensus or conundrum?
Dear all,
This recent publication might be informative in this regard:
Article Adjunct use of honey in diabetes mellitus: A consensus or conundrum?
Honey has phytochemical, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, apoptotic, antioxidant (flavonoids & polyphenols) and wound healing properties ( Pharmacognosy Res. 2017 Apr-Jun; 9(2): 121–127 Honey and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research)
Dear All
I hope this information may aid in the pre-existing knowledge to all
Article Honey and Health: A Review of Recent Clinical Research
Article Adjunct use of honey in diabetes mellitus: A consensus or conundrum?
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